London Borough of Hillingdon
Learning Support Assistant (casual)
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Learning Support Assistant (casual)
Casual Learning Support Assistant Learn Hillingdon Adult Community Education, London Borough of Hillingdon
About the Role Are you passionate about helping adults achieve their potential?
Learn Hillingdon Adult Community Education is looking for enonymous and caring Casual Learning Support Assistants to support learners across a range of adult education programmes. You will play a vital role in helping learners access learning, build confidence, and achieve their goals in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
You Will
- Provide one-to-one and group support to learners in classes and community settings.
- Help create an inclusive learning environment where all learners can thrive.
- Support learners with their personal, social, and educational development.
- Work closely with tutors to identify and meet individual learner needs.
- Assist with learner reviews, assessments, and record keeping.
- Support educational visits, enrichment activities, and occasional exam invigilation.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times.
Requirements You will be:
- Ideally have experience working in education, health, social care, or a similar support role.
- Patient, approachable, and committed to helping adults overcome barriers to learning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have good IT and administrative skills.
- Have an understanding of supporting learners with a range of needs, including learners with disabilities and learning difficulties.
- Committed to safeguarding and delivering excellent customer service.
What We Offer
- Flexible casual working opportunities
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to work across a diverse range of adult learning programmes
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Why Hillingdon?
At Hillingdon, we put residents first. As part of Learn Hillingdon Adult Community Education, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to helping residents develop skills, confidence, and independence through learning.
About You
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Our Employee Benefits
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
Wellbeing & Leisure
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure: Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
Financial Wellbeing
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Option to join schemes for:
- Cycle purchase
- Electric vehicle leasing
- Additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules)
- Cycle to Work: Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme.
- Bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre
- Local Government Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits: Access to a variety of discounts and offers.
- Mental Health Support: Free 24-hour confidential advice, counselling, and a legal advice service for you and your family via trained mental health first aiders.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This means:
- Treating all employees, job applicants, and others fairly.
- A workforce representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents.
- A recruitment process free from discrimination and bias.
- Providing reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
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Recruitment Information
- Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Hillingdon Council offers guaranteed interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. Disability declarations can be considered on a per-application basis.
- Safeguarding Commitment: We adhere to safeguarding measures for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Disclosure & Barring Service Check: The position is subject to:
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Qualifications Check
- 5 years of referencing
- Safeguarding Checks: Must comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 requirements, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) submissions.
- Right to Work Verification & Health Questionnaire: New starters will be subject to a Right to Work document and a health questionnaire.
- Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees in the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting but may be prioritised.
Note: Due to a high volume of applications, this role may close early. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing the opportunity.
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